Give them food they wouldn't normally buy but stuff they know.

Apparently the guys who removed the chimney and did the roofing forgot to cap the chimney as they were supposed to.

If you remove the bathroom all together, does that change your arv?

I would remove the granny curtains and donate them to some granny.

Other problem is the 3rd floor has electric baseboard heating which may not mater if I decide to seal it up.The 2 units are both in very clean shape, totally turn key, however the home is wired with knob and tube which would normally be totally removed.

Someone always painted a white X on the spot in the street, which the city tried to remove, but it always got repainted.

They didn't have a lease; but in order to get rid of someone living in YOUR home you have to treat them like a tenant and serve them a Termination of Tenancy.Check your State Laws and City Ordinces for help.Just food for thought in case you need to go this route.Nancy Neville

To go blasting through a damaged area you really need a crew you can count on.Another issue is that government (city) will usually move in quickly, security first, then hazards removed, safety inspections, then the public and owners come in.

To address the drainage issue, we had to remove the existing concrete pad, re-grade, install proper drainage, replace rotten wood, re-pour concrete and install a small retaining wall.

Maybe I need to search for a new realtor fresh in the game that is looking to put food on the table. hmmm